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Disc Golf Hall of Fame

Ed Headrick

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Steady Ed Headrick
A true disc golf immortal, "Steady Ed* Headrick has always been the sport's greatest ambassador. Among his many contributions to flying disc sports, Ed's invention of the Pole Hole consummated the design of disc golf. Ed's impact on our culture is outweighed only by his own love for the flying disc.
 

Kozo Shimbo

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a wise, generous and benevolent heart and soul, Kozo Shimbo sets the standard for spirit and honor in Disc Golf.  Shimbo San’s commitment to building the sport of Disc Golf is unquestioned.  He is a founder of the Japanese Professional Disc Golf Association.  He is responsible for establishing over fifty Disc Golf courses in Japan as well as the production and sponsorship of countless Disc Golf events and players throughout Japan and abroad each year. As the president of Hero Disc and Event Producer of the Japan Open Disc Golf Tournament, Kozo Shimbo continues to influence and elevate the sport and spirit of Disc Golf worldwide.  
Kozo Shimbo exemplifies the best of all of us in Disc Golf.
 

Jim Palmeri

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Jim's pivotal work in the early 1970's helped launch disc golf as a competitive sport. His personal sacrifice made possible many marvelous events, including the 1974 American Flying Disc Open and the 1984 PDGA World Championships. Jim's knowledge of the flying disc is positively encyclopedic.

 

Chuck Kennedy

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is disc golf's mad scientist and creative genius. As the "Father of the PDGA
Ratings System", and the designer of more than 50 courses, few persons have
contributed more to the growth of disc golf and the PDGA than Chuck. At Pro
Worlds alone he has served as a host, scorekeeper, course designer, site
evaluator, schedule maker, bid writer, competitor, and spectator. A master
of the spreadsheet, Chuck has also authored many of the resources and
templates used by the PDGA to manage the National Tour and to promote the sport
today. His impact on the sport is beyond measure and will always be felt.
 

Dan Roddick

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Through his association with Wham-O, his seminal work on the rules of disc golf, and decades of dispensing advice and expertise, Dan 'Stork' Roddick has touched the lives of thousands in the flying disc world. As a disc golf player, sportsman, promoter and leader, Dan always exhibits the positive attitude of a winner.

 
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